Question

a type of program that demands payment after launching a cyber attack on a computer system. 1.ransomeware. 2. malware. 3. virus. 4. torzen​

Answer 1

Ransomware is a type of malicious program that demands payment after launching a cyber-attack on a computer system. This type of malware has become increasingly popular among criminals and costs organisations millions each year

Answer 2

Concept:

Ransomware is a type of software that locks or encrypts a user's files or prevents them from using their computer until a ransom is paid. Cryptoransomware encrypts specified file types on infected systems and demands that users pay a ransom via specific internet payment channels in exchange for a decryption key.

Malware is a file or software that infects, investigates, steals, or does almost anything an attacker wants. Malware is frequently distributed over the internet.

A computer virus is a type of malicious software (also known as malware) that spreads from one computer to another, inflicting damage to data and software.

A Trojan horse is a computer software that is designed to injure, disrupt, steal, or harm your data or network in some way.

Solution:

Ransomware demands payment after attacking the systems. Option(1) is correct.

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